City of Kentwood
Snapshots: Weekend Roundup
The John Ball Zoo official opens or take make time to check out one of the Grand Rapids museums.
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WKTV Journal In Focus talks ‘Labor and Economic Opportunity’ with state official
With us is the acting director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, who details Futures for Frontliners and well as other programs to support workers.
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Area pastors show love by getting the COVID vaccine
Area pastors hope that by getting the shot it encourages others to do so and are planning the first of several rallies and registration drives this Tuesday.
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Kentwood police to use body cameras as part of ongoing ‘commitment to accountability and transparency’
While the department has had in-car cameras since 2000 and some body cameras since 2016, the new program will have all officers equipped.
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Snapshots: Weekend news you can use
Oh my! Butterflies, flowers and more are just some of the many spring activities available for this weekend.
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Kent County Health Dept. warns of increase in COVID-19 positivity rate
Kent County Health Department wants people to be aware that COVID cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations are all increasing within the county.
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Ford Airport expands its rapid COVID testing program, receives award for expansion project
The airport announces its will expand its COVID rapid testing program and that it received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award for its terminal apron reconstruction and expansion project.
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Money available to help homeowners, business owners pay winter bills
The state and Consumers Energy are encouraging residents and business owners to take advantage of tens of millions in federal, state, and local dollars to help pay winter heating bills.
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The Rapid celebrates Transit Workers Appreciation Day
The Rapid is seeking positive stories to share on its social media to celebration the day.
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Woodland Mall to host local artisans Spring Craft Bash on March 20
The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will allow shoppers to browse for such items as books, games, artwork, skincare, home decor items, jewelry, succulents “and more” in the Von Maur wing of the mall.
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WKTV featured game includes girls and boys basketball between Zion Christian, Grand River Prep
It will be an Alliance league showdown between the Zion Christian Mountaineers and the Grand River Preparatory Titans.
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Local students are spreading a little kindness one letter at a time
The staff of Holland Home, which has facilities in Kentwood, were the recipients of some special letters of appreciation, in hopes they spread some “contagious kindness.”
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Kent County DPW announces temporary closure of Wealthy Street recycling station
The Wealthy Street recycling drop-off station and electronics drop-off site will be closed beginning March 26.
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City of Kentwood to resume spring brush and leaf drop-off for residents
Starting Saturday, April 3, residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Kentwood Department of Public Works.
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Kentwood Mayor Kepley visits WKTV to talk new Wi-Fi project, park stewards program, 2nd Little Free Pantry
The City of Kentwood’s mayor details how and why the Wi-Fi system came about, the importance of community “ownership’ of our parks, and the continuing need of some residents for a food pantry.
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